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I feel like a freak
So I have had Alopecia Universalis for 10 years now. I think often that "You really should be used to this by now, its not ever going to change." I just really can't. Just when I think things have gotten where I can accept it, something else comes along. I'm having a terrible outbreak of psoriasis and I can't get it under control. I can't get reliable transportation, even if I could find a doctor that took my insurance. My family is useless as they are poorly educated and prone to think that hokey home remodies are better to "those damned know nothing doctors." They tell me, "Bald is in, guys go bald all the time," but I miss my eyebrows. They make up so much of your expressions and I feel like my face is more expressionless.
Relationships are a thing of the past, the last girlfriend I had was describing me to her family, "He looks a little like Uncle Fester." I keep myself in as good shape as I can, I don't think I look like Uncle Fester, but I can't get that out of my head. I wish I could peel my skin off, I wish I could destroy my immune system and have everything just start over new. I look all over the net, hoping one day that something will come along and fix this condition but there seems to be no hope. I feel like a freak, no hair, skin rotting away with psoriasis. I'm sick of it all, just fed up with everything.
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Permalink Reply by Lexi on
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I feel for you. BUT, being a guy, I just feel it is a little bit easier, because so many guys shave their head to look bald when they are not. I don't understand why. But, if you were a female, it would definitely be much worse. I know that doesn't help you. Hope things will get better for you. Is the psoriasis caused by stress? So many things are. No, I just googled. It also is an immune system disease. So is Alopecia. It also has to do with your immune system. It sucks to have hair loss, male or female, and any age. It is hard to accept. I hope things get better for you.
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Permalink Reply by wilder on
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women can ear wigs and draw on eyebrows when u a man and u have no eyebrows and no facial hair you look like a pedafile, unfair as it is, and I get tired of people saying don't let others define who you are,um to get a girl it matters what others(she) think and now every relationship with a girls has to be a long term relationship based off personality and character, sometimes I just wanna be able to get laid just because someone thought I looked dam good
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Hi
This is horrible and my heart goes out to you. I think that when you get alopecia it is as hard for men as it is for woman...each have there challenges around this condition. I fully get that men's facial hair (eyebrows, beards etc.) are so terribly missed when this happens. It's not like you can wear make-up and for that to be as acceptable as it is for woman. In saying that, I did recently see male eyebrows from feelgoodlookgood, that may be worth a try. Just google them and look at the Classic Brows. My daughter wears the 'Classic Brow' and they really are pretty good.
My son has Psoriasis and it is another one of those terrible conditions that is hard to manage. I would recommend getting to a doctor, you need as much help as possible around this and with psoriasis there are medications that can help.
Do your best not to let comments like the one your ex made sit in your mind causing upset. You know you aren't what she says. You work on who you are and find your strengths then work them....you can do this.
If I can help in any way just pop into my page and say hi.
Rosy
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Calm down.................................
Don't worry, Eat as good as possible. Be conscious of what you eat, read ingredients. PRAY OVER YOUR FOOD/WATER, DON"T MATTER WHAT IT IS, I had Alopecia Universals , I lost all the hair on my entire body except little of my eye lashes/ brows. It started back when I was in college 2008 senior year. I was stressing about finals, no sleep, alcohol, bad food, etc....college life. Then the week after finals small patches started to come out , the barber noticed it. So i went to the dermatologist with not success. So I chose the natural side of healing which was the best decision I have ever made in my life.
1. You Must Meditate - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoM57Z8dRUY
Try some yoga, I know it may seem soft but whatever calms your mind.
You have to calm your CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Your hair is extension of your CNS.
2. GO TO SLEEP - Stay away from stimulants during the day , energy Drinks and coffee. They harm your CNS and your don't sleep as deep as need to at night.
Wind yourself down before bed- take a hot shower or bath to relax yourself. I meditate when i get in the bed by Deep Breathing , and when I exhale -Feel yourself Sinking into the bed. It feels funny at first but before your know it, you'll wake up in the morning fully refreshed.
SLEEP is one of the biggest pieces to the puzzle because our bodies heal itself during sleep. So I drink Sleepy time tea and Chamomile tea so that I can get that deep sleep. Monitor how you feel in the morning. If you feel fully refreshed you're on the right path.
2. YOUR MIND: This ties into Sleep. You have to have a calm mind during the day. Don't worry about anything, don't stress. I know having no hair is very stressful, trust me I know.
GO TO YOUTUBE:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1g5n-TyuoY Watch all of his videos , they will change you. I promise.
2 .http://www.youtube.com/user/Moojiji
3.http://www.youtube.com/user/BasharCommunications/videos This Channel is a little different but speaks the truth.
You must BELIEVE IN YOUR SELF, LOVE YOURSELF, TO HEAL YOURSELF.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO. FOR EXAMPLE: IF YOU WANT TO START A BAND, THEN START A BAND, IF YOUR WANT TO SKI, GO SKYING.
BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE. THE WORLD MAKES IT DIFFICULT SOMETIMES BUT IT'S ALL UP TO YOU. GET UP AND JUST JUMP AND AROUND AND SAY I'M FREEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS MAY NOT SOUND LIKE IT HAS TO DO WITH HAIR BUT IT'LL HEAL YOUR ENTIRE SOUL, SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY...... AND AS TIME GO ON YOU WILL FIND NEW WAYS TO HEAL YOURSELF, I PROMISE YOUR HAIR WILL GROW BACK. THIS APPLIES TO ALL.
WORKOUT ON THE REGULAR, DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ANY PARTICULAR ROUTINE, IF YOU WANT TO GAIN MUSCLE , FOCUS ON THAT, IF YOU WANT TO BURN FAT , FOCUS ON THAT. IT DOESN'T MATTER. JUST GET YOUR BLOOD MOVING AND HEART PUMPING .
THE KEY IS TO FEEL GOOD.TRY THIS HERB CALL RHODIOLA
DHEALTHSTORE.COM - HAIR, SKIN & NAILS, MSM, VITAMIN C AND MORINGA.
ASK ME ANYTHING
PEACE, HEALTH , AND BLESSINGS
If you follow my instructions your hair will grow back. You have to change your emotions back to normal to be healed
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Permalink Reply by Tovah on
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Hi George:
I feel so much like you. I really wonder if those of us with Alopecia also have very comprised immune systems. I mean, in addition to alopecia, I have Reflex Synpathetic Reflex and a skin condition called granuloma annulare and that's just the beginning. lol.
I'm really happy that the rest of my family isn't dealing with all of this, but i's so hard to explain why just taking a plane trip will exhaust me for days. That I need to eat on a certain schedule, etc.
I really don't think it's any easier for a guy than a woman. I mean, our appearance is being judged all the time.
Your last girlfriend (no offense) sounds pretty silly, with no clue.
Relationships ARE NOT a thing of the past. You will find just the right person for you. Don't start just keeping yourself in the house. Get out, do things, ignore the idiots and let everyone see how special you are.
It might help to see a therapist, if you can get to see one.
All my best,
Tovah
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Permalink Reply by Kate on
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Hey George,
I know how you feel, I have alopecia universalis and psoriasis that seems to be worsening by the day. Sometimes I don't think about it and get on with everything but I worry about relationships, I guess to some extent it's easier for me, I can cover it up with wigs and no one needs know any different. I worry about relationships and what will happen when I meet someone, where do I even begin to explain to them!
what a nightmare!
PM me your email address, would be nice to chat :)
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George, you are not a freak! Don't let this bring you down. Be confident in yourself, you will come out stronger for it. As for this ex-girlfriend, don't take it to heart - there will always be insensitive and cruel people in the world.
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Hey George, keep the faith, it must be really hard but try to remember that your hair or hair loss is just on the outside, it's who you are inside that counts. Don't let your outside and physical things change who you are inside. Hold on to who you are and try to keep as positive as you can. Things will get better- I'm telling you. I'm sure you look good even without your hair and hey, don't forget- the right girl will come on a white horse, she's out there somewhere:) Good Luck!
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